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Best Epilepsy specialists in Texas

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Epilepsy · Texas
Mark Agostini

Mark Agostini, MD

Associate Professor, Neurology & Neurotherapeutics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Neurology

Dallas, TX
Jay Harvey

Jay Harvey, DO

Associate Professor

Neurology

Frisco, TX
Alexander Frolov

Alexander Frolov, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Dallas, TX
Samden Lhatoo

Samden Lhatoo, MD

John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Distinguished University Professor of Neurology and Executive Vice Chair, Department of Neurology, McGovern Medical School

Neurology

Shenandoah, TX
Audrey Nath

Audrey Nath, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Medical Branch

Neurology

Galveston, TX
Sami Aboumatar

Sami Aboumatar, M.D.

Director, Austin Epilepsy Care Center

Neurology

Austin, TX
Karen Keough

Karen Keough, MD

Medical Director, Pediatrix Child Neurology Consultants of Austin

Neurology

Austin, TX
Marisara Dieppa

Marisara Dieppa, MD

Associate Professor

Neurology

Dallas, TX
Ghazala Perven

Ghazala Perven, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Dallas, TX
Octavian Lie

Octavian Lie, MD

Epilepsy Fellowship Program Director

Neurology

San Antonio, TX
Jay Gavvala

Jay Gavvala, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology; Director, Adult Magnetoencephalography Laboratory

Neurology

Houston, TX
Shirine Majmudar

Shirine Majmudar, M.D.

Neurology

Houston, TX
Sadat Shamim

Sadat Shamim, M.D.

assistant clinical professor at Texas A&M University

Neurology

Irving, TX
Lincoln Chin

Lincoln Chin, M.D.

Neurology

Fort Worth, TX
Linda Leary

Linda Leary, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Dept. of Pediatrics and Neurology; Director of Pediatric Epilepsy Services

Neurology

San Antonio, TX
Sudha Tallavajhula

Sudha Tallavajhula, MBBS

Professor of Neurology; Medical Director, Neurological Sleep Medicine Center

Neurology

Houston, TX
Cuie Qiu

Cuie Qiu, MD

Neurology

Houston, TX
Hina Dave

Hina Dave, M.D.

Faculty, Neurology - Chairman's Office, Baylor College of Medicine

Neurology

Houston, TX
Karen Skjei

Karen Skjei, MD

Director, El Paso Center for Seizures and Epilepsy

Neurology

El Paso, TX
John Hart

John Hart, M.D.

Distinguished Chair in Neuroscience; Professor of Neurology and Neurotherapeutics

Neurology

Dallas, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Epilepsy neurologist do?
A Epilepsy neurologist is a Neurology physician with focused training in the evaluation and treatment of seizure disorders, including drug-resistant epilepsy. After completing Neurology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general neurologist typically handles day to day.
What conditions does a Epilepsy neurologist treat?
A Epilepsy neurologist commonly treats focal and generalized epilepsy, drug-resistant seizures, first-time seizure evaluation, video-EEG monitoring, and candidacy for epilepsy surgery. Many also see closely related conditions within Neurology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general neurologist.
When should I see a Epilepsy neurologist?
Consider seeing a Epilepsy neurologist when your seizures are not controlled on medication, or you are being evaluated for epilepsy surgery, when a primary care clinician or general neurologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Epilepsy neurologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.
How is a Epilepsy neurologist different from a general neurologist?
Both are board-eligible neurologists, but a Epilepsy neurologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the evaluation and treatment of seizure disorders, including drug-resistant epilepsy. General neurologists treat a broad range of Neurology concerns; Epilepsy neurologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with focal and generalized epilepsy, drug-resistant seizures, first-time seizure evaluation, video-EEG monitoring, and candidacy for epilepsy surgery.
How does Convene match me with a top Epilepsy neurologist?
Convene Health evaluates neurologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Epilepsy neurologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.